For the first time in college basketball history, seven top-10 teams lost on the same day.
On Saturday, No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 2 Arizona, No. 3 Auburn, No. 4 Purdue, No. 5 Kansas, No. 6 Kentucky and No. 9 Texas Tech all lost, surpassing the previous record of six top-10 teams in the Associated Press poll losing in one day. Saturday was also the first time the top six teams in the top-25 poll all lost on the same day, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
The last time six top-10 squads fell in one day was on Feb. 4, 2017. It had happened five times overall.
“It’s kind of life in late February and early March, especially on the road,” Gonzaga coach Mark Few said.
Saturday’s historic slew of defeats could have implications for Selection Sunday.
Gonzaga suffered a 67-57 loss at rival Saint Mary’s. Arizona suffered a 16-point licking by Colorado, the worst defeat by a No. 2…
